dave_unity Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 just from the looks of this, can anyone rule/rule out this being a '69 p-bass body? http://home.earthlink.net/~rahible/front_body.jpg im getting a really good deal on it if i choose to get it but im not sure if it'll work. the seller says that the previous owner claimed it was a 69. he's selling it cause its really heavy, if that is another thing to help define it being for real or not. oh, and the jazz pu route was done by the previous owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 More likely than not... But I hope you're not planning on paying big bucks for it. Cutting the jazz pickup hole into it significantly lowered the price. Besides, '69 is not pre-CBS. Beautiful aged butterscotch finish, though. Did the bass that this was part of sound great? Do you have a vintage neck? Vintage pickups? Vintage hardware? It's going to cost you a pretty penny for a complete restoration. Then what? Unless he's virtually giving it to you, I wouldn't bother. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 yea what jeremy said. I wouldnt buy it unless it was for under $100. I'd rather make a new bass. The body isnt what really makes a vintage bass sound vintage. It may look and actually be vintage, but I think the neck and p'ups are what the sound really come from. http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 There's a book called "How the Fender Bass Changed the World" or something like that - it has everything you would ever need to know about dating Fender Instruments... They prefer red wine and slow dancing. It looks like there is a scribble in the neck pocket... that may be the manufacture date. I see screw holes for the appropriate pickup cover, bridge cover, and thumb rest... And frankly, once the bass is disassembled, IMHOP it is no longer vintage anything, other than a bass body with a nice patina. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onamission Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Not only the has the jazz pickup route been added but the control cavity has been opened up as well. Nice body though. It would look nice with a maple fretboard neck and a tortise shell PG. Old wood does sound nice, bodies do contribute to the overall tone. I'd give no more than $150 for it. - Jon ----- You have the right to remain in the groove, any solos cannot be used against you, you have the right to snap and pop, if you cannot snap and pop, two fingers can provide the funk just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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